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Governor of the Central Bank to present a dossier on the development of alternative sectors to mining in DRC

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 admin

The Prime Minister, Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba, during the traditional meeting of the Economic Conjuncture Committee, held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Prime Minister’s office, returned to the need to increase efforts to develop other revenue-generating sectors, reports a press release from the Prime Minister. It is in this context that the head of government instructed the Governor of the Central Bank of Congo, Déogratias Mutombo, present at this meeting, to “present the file on the related financing”, declared Jean-Baudoin Mayo Mambeke, VPM, Minister of the Budget, in his… Read More Here

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Ministry of Mines in partnership with the DCAF to ensure respect for rights and security in the extractive sector- DRC

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 admin

The Minister of Mines, Willy KITOBO SAMSONI, and his Human Rights colleague, André LITE, carried out an official mission in early October 2020 in Geneva, Switzerland to the Center for the Governance of the Security Sector (DCAF), reports a dispatch from the ministry of mines. In Geneva, the two members of the government discussed with DCAF officials with a view of benefiting from its support in the process of adhering to the Voluntary Principles of respect for rights and security in the extractive sector. On this occasion, the two ministers of… Read More Here

Mining in DRC

Global Battery Alliance intends to raise funds for alternative projects to end child labor in DRC mines

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 admin

The Minister of Mines, Willy KITOBO SAMSONI, received in audience on Friday in Kinshasa the UNICEF Representative, Édouard Beigbeder, who came with a delegation of 4 people to discuss the actions to be carried out in the field and financed by the members of Global Battery Alliance, reports the Communication Unit of the Ministry of Mines. The minister’s hosts began by explaining the willingness of members of the Global Battery Alliance to become actively involved in the fight against child labor in artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC. For them, they… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Economy

Trade surplus of 1.991 billion USD was recorded at the end of September 2020 – DRC

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 admin

The trade balance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the end of the third quarter of 2020, September, shows a positive balance of 1 billion 991.25 million USD, which resulted from exports valued at 8 billion 341.16 million USD and imports of 6 billion 349.91 million USD, according to data from the Central Bank of Congo. However, the trade volume in 2020 is down compared to the same period in 2019 when the trade balance was USD 138.30 million, resulting in exports of 11 billion USD 112.05 million… Read More Here

Covid-19

Africa: Total Number of Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Exceeds 38,000

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 admin

As of October 12, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,578,794. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,109, and recoveries 1,304,377. South Africa has the most reported cases – 692,471, with deaths numbering 17,780. Other most-affected countries include Morocco (152,404), Egypt (104,516) Ethiopia (84,295), Nigeria (60,266) and Algeria (53,072). The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well national and regional public health departments. Read More Here

International

As Nickel’s demand grows, so do environmental concerns – report

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 admin

A new report by IDTechEx states that as the demand for nickel from electric vehicle batteries is expected to increase ten-fold by 2030 compared to 2019, concerns around the environmentally-conscious supply of the metal are also on the rise. According to the market analyst, one of the main problems surrounding nickel mining is that ores normally contain only a very small percentage of useful Ni, resulting in a large amount of waste material. The disposing of this waste represents a major concern for miners, carmakers and environmentalists. NICKEL IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE MATERIAL IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES… Read More Here

International Copper

Jubilee delivers record copper production in the third quarter

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 admin

Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals delivered both a record production and financial performance in the third quarter, ended March 31, with the company having achieved its highest quarterly platinum group metals (PGMs) production, to date, of 15 044 oz. The record PGMs production is supported by 136 162 t of chrome concentrate produced under tolling agreements from third-party ore suppliers. Jubilee’s PGM and chrome operations delivered record quarterly operational earnings of £15.1-million, which surpasses the previous operational record set during the first six months of the 2020 financial year. This operational performance… Read More Here

Equipment & Technology International

Caterpillar bets on self-driving machines impervious to pandemics

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 admin

Question: How can a company like Caterpillar CAT.N try to counter a slump in sales of bulldozers and trucks during a pandemic that has made every human a potential disease vector?Jason Ramshaw, Commercial Manager for Caterpillar Construction Digital & Technology, demonstrates the Cat Command remote control console to operate a 320 excavator at Caterpillar’s Construction Industries EAME Sales Rally in Malaga, Spain, in an undated handout photograph. Caterpillar/Handout via REUTERS Answer: Cut out human operators, perhaps? Caterpillar’s autonomous driving technology, which can be bolted on to existing machines, is helping the U.S.… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Mining Careers

ARTISAN, SPECIALIST MECHANICAL & FITTING | MINING CAREER AT KAMOA COPPER SA, IVANHOE MINES, DRC

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 admin

Requisition Number: 240/KAMA/ND/Artisan, specialist Mechanical & Fitting /Congo, Republic Of The/160920 | Country: DRC | Contract Type: Permanent | Location: Congo,DRC | Categories: Engineering Apply now Introduction… KAMOA Copper SA is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Artisan, Specialist Mechanical & Fitting to join our dynamic team. PURPOSE OF THE JOBEnsure the installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment in its area of responsibility in accordance with Company standards. Perform inspections and tests of all lifting installations, as required by law. Minimum Requirements… Qualifications in mechanical engineering Millwright / Fitter & Turner trade test 10 years experience in: winches, pumps,… Read More Here

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BUSINESS RESEARCH ANALYST | MINING CAREERS AT ZCCM-IH INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 admin

JOB TITLE: Business Research Analyst | LOCATION: LUSAKA | DEPARTMENT: INVESTMENT | Grade: ZH4 Zambia Gold Company is a Zambian newly established company that will oversee the mining, processing, refining and marketing of gold in Zambia. The company is owned by ZCCM- IH (51%) and the Zambian Government (49%) through the Ministry of Finance. In order to achieve our vision and mission, the Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are innovative, energetic and performance-driven to fill the following positions at Alluvial Gold Project at Kasenseli in… Read More Here